Our university

Our university is situated in the northern suburbs. But the transportation is convenient and the environment is pleasing. Inside the front gate is a truck selling coffee and refreshments to passing students and teachers. To the left of the truck is administration building where many of the offices are located. Opposite the administration building is an old classroom building, and between these two buildings is a large, attractive square with grass and trees. Across from the front gate on the far side of the square is a tall building with a large clock on top. There is usually a large crowd of students standing and talking to their friends in front of this building. As you walk through the campus there are four newer classroom building; one is behind it; and the other two, on its left and right. Behind the main classroom building stands the university library, where both the teachers and students are busy borrowing and returning books every day. I usually go there once a week for borrowing and returning books.
Our university life is rich and interesting. Not only have we many experienced teachers, sufficient books, scientific apparatus and instruments to help our studies, but we are also encouraged to take part in many university activities such as seminars, parties, talks, sports, visiting factories, etc..
All in all, studying in our university is a great privilege, so students always remember their alma mater after their graduation.
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My hobbies

Almost everyone has a hobby. A hobby can be anything a person likes to do in his spare time. A hobby can provide us with interest, enjoyment, friendship, knowledge and relaxation. It can be something from which can learn more about ourselves or about the world. It may introduce us to friends who share our enthusiasm and from whom we can also learn. It helps both manual and mental workers relax after periods of hard work. It also offers interesting and enjoyable activities for retirees. Moreover, it can help a person’s mental and physical health.
Different people have different hobbies. People who take up hobbies are hobbyists. Some paint pictures, sing pop songs, perform on musical instruments and enjoy collecting coin or stamps, others raise flowers, go fishing, hunt animals or spend their time on sports: climbing mountains, skating and playing football. Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can follow a satisfying hobby, regardless of his age, position, or income.
As for me, I like swimming very much. Sometimes I swim alone in the morning. At the peep of day, nothing is more enjoyable than a swimming on the sea. I think that who often swims is fit and graceful in form; therefore, I swim regularly in my spare time. In the cold weather, swimming is especially refreshing. It is true that many good swimmers lose their lives because of too much self-confidence. As you can see, hobbies can be relaxing, challenging, interesting, enjoyable or educational. So everyone should have one or two hobbies.
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